2020 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Serie Oro Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2020 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Serie Oro naked motorcycle, MV Agusta relies on a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 208 HP (151.8 kW) at 13,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 116.5 Nm (85.9 lb-ft) at 11,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 208.4 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (11,000 rpm) and peak power (13,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Brutale 1000 Serie Oro measures 186 kg (410 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.12 HP/kg (0.89 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 845 mm (33.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 239 km (149 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2019 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
208.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.12 HP/kg (0.89 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
11,000–13,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~239 km (149 mi)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power208.0 HP (151.8 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
Torque116.5 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 85.9 ft.lbs) @ 11000 RPM
Compression13.4:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Integrated ignition - injection system MVICS (Motor and Vehicle Integrated Control System) with eight injectors.
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet Multidisc
DrivelineConstant mesh
Performance
Top Speed300.0 km/h (186.4 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases155.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4
ExhaustECU
Chassis
Frame TypeCrMo Steel tubular trellis
Trail97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front SuspensionÖhlins Nix EC hydraulic “upside down” front forks with TiN superficial treatment.Completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping with manually controlled spring preload.
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive, single shock absorber Öhlins EC TTX completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre200/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Brembo. ABS.
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Brembo. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
WheelsForged aluminium alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight186.0 kg (410.1 pounds)
Power/Weight1.1183 HP/kg
Seat Height845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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